Why the Panthers' fast starts in Cup Final has presented them with a 'great challenge'
Briefly

The Florida Panthers are on the brink of winning the Stanley Cup Final, leading the series 3-2 against the Edmonton Oilers. They’ve been effective at getting early leads, outscoring the Oilers 11-4 in the series. However, maintaining these leads has proven difficult, as evidenced by their two losses. Panthers' center Anton Lundell emphasized the importance of consistency throughout all 60 minutes of play, a challenge the team must overcome to secure their championship repeat, especially given Edmonton's comeback potential.
"It's huge to start well, and obviously we want to keep doing that, but at the same time, it's a long game. We have to play good the whole 60 minutes." - Anton Lundell
The Panthers have outscored Edmonton 11-4 through the first five games of the Stanley Cup Final, scoring multiple goals in the opening 20 minutes each time.
Florida led 2-1 after the first period of Game 1 and went up 3-1 in the second, only for the Oilers to rally back and seize victory.
Despite leading 3-0 in Game 4, the Panthers lost their advantage and again faced an Edmonton comeback, showcasing their struggle to maintain leads.
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